Network Configuration

1. General

The information resources network infrastructure is provided by the Information Technology Services Department of Prairie View A&M University for University departments. It is important that the infrastructure, which includes media, active electronics and supporting software, be able to meet current performance requirements, while retaining the flexibility to allow emerging developments in high speed networking technology and enhanced user services.

2. Applicability

This procedure applies to all University network infrastructure information resources. The purpose of this procedure is to provide a set of measures that will mitigate information security risks associated with network configuration. The intended audience for this procedure includes, but is not limited to, all information resources data/owners, management personnel, and system administrators.

3. Definitions

• Information Resources (IR): the procedures, equipment, and software that are designed, employed, operated, and maintained to collect, record, process, store, retrieve, display, and transmit information or data.

4. Procedures

1. Information Technology Services is responsible for the University network infrastructure configuration, and will continue to manage further developments and enhancements to this       infrastructure.
2. All new or upgraded cabling will conform to state standards for cabling (Texas Administrative    Code Chapter 208) to the extent consistent with the University’s mission.
3. All departments shall consult with Information Technology Services for allocation and registration of network addresses, name space, and other configuration changes.